Making the Rules of Cyberwar

Cyberspace is the new fifth domain of war between states, after air, land, sea and outer space. Its unclear how the rules of war apply. At a meeting of military and academic legal scholars at the UC Berkeley law school, the consensus was that the laws have fallen far behind the technology.

Irish Soccer Fan Finds Unusual Way Into Estonia vs Ireland Game

Tickets to big sporting events can be hard to come by. One Irish soccer fan didn’t let that stop him. He figured out a way to get right up close to the action during a game this week between the national teams of Ireland and Estonia. We spoke with Conor Cunningham from County Cork, Ireland.

European ice road

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For today’s Geo Quiz, we’re looking for an unusual road. It’s not as famous as Germany’s Autobahn or as well paved as Route 66. This road very near the Baltic Sea is only open several months of the year. Most of the traffic on this road comes from a northern European country, we want you to name… Download MP3

Estonia joins the Euro zone

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On New Year’s day, Estonia becomes the 17th country to join the Euro currency zone. Its entry comes at an inauspicious time. Lisa Mullins finds out more from Raimo Poom, political editor at Eesti Päevaleht newspaper in Talinn, Estonia’s capital. Download MP3

Tech Podcast: World Cup matches go Lego

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If you love soccer, and you love Lego, then you’re going to want to listen to this week’s Tech Podcast. We’ve got an interview with Fabian Mortiz, a young German who is painstakingly recreating the highlights, and lowlights, of each World Cup match…in Lego. Plus, Estonia’s “Johnny Appleseed” of free wi-fi, and some robots that want to help you choose the right clothes online. (Photo: Fabian Moritz)

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Estonia’s wi-fi guru

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Starbucks began offering up a product for free. No, it isn’t a tall non-fat latte with an extra shot. It’s wireless Internet access. Now, for those of us who have been used to paying up to 10 bucks for an hour of wi-fi in public places, this sounds great. But free wi-fi is pretty much the norm in the small Baltic nation of Estonia. And Estonians have one man to thank for that. The World’s Clark Boyd reports from the Estonian capital Tallinn. (Veljo Haamer. Photo: Clark Boyd) Download MP3

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Estonian start-up creates virtual fitting room

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Thirty billion dollars – that’s what the global market for online clothing sales is worth. And still, a only a small percentage of all clothing sales is via the Internet. You can probably guess why – it’s hard to get a feel for how clothes will look on you unless you try them on. But one Estonian start-up company wants to change that with the help of some robots. The World’s Clark Boyd reports from the Estonian capital Tallinn. Download MP3 (Photo: Hawes & Curtis)

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Tech Podcast: What is a ‘cyber-war,’ anyway?

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Estonian President Toomas Hendrik Ilves opened last week’s cyber-security conference in Tallinn with a wake-up call to governments. “Get your heads out of the sand,” he said, and wake up to the host of global online threats facing us. But is the whole notion of “cyber-war” completely over-hyped? Download this week’s Technology Podcast for an in-depth look at the subject. (Photo: CCD COE)

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Estonia leads in cyber-security

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The World’s Clark Boyd heads for Estonia, which is hosting a major cyber-security conference this week.

Baltic Island seals

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Geo Quiz takes us out to sea. If you travel clockwise around the Baltic Sea, you can visit any of the Baltic countries: Sweden, Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Russia, Poland, Germany, and finally Denmark. Download MP3

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